American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

4 x 2 1/2 in. hat infantry officer insignia with regimental number, 1858 pattern, ca 1858-1872. Gold bullion looped horn embroidered on black velvet with silvered brass number "17" in the loop. Twisted gilt brass wire border. Mounted to tin plate. A typical regulation insignia for an Infantry officer's dress hat.

[With:] 2 3/8 x 3 in. hat eagle insignia,1858 pattern variant, officer, ca 1858-1872. (Some losses to velvet pile, a few losses to bouillon on shield). Gold bullion eagle with 13 stars embroidered don black velvet oval, twisted wire border, tin plate inside tarred paper backing, tin wire loops.